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The latest climate technology and sustainability developments as of August 24, 2025, show mixed trends in funding but continued innovation and policy activity:

Climate Tech Startups and Funding

•U.S. climate tech funding in the first half of 2025 increased by 21% year-over-year, totaling $21.4 billion and representing 51% of global climate tech investment. This contrasts with a global decline of 19% in climate tech funding over the same period, reflecting a more selective and mature investment environment with fewer but larger deals[1][4].

•Europe’s climate tech funding has slowed, with Q1 2025 raising $2.3 billion, the lowest since 2020, as investors shift some focus to AI and resilience sectors. However, innovation continues, especially in sustainable materials and circular economy approaches[5].

•Notable startups include:

Material Exchange (Sweden)

An AI-powered platform for sustainable fashion material sourcing, reducing waste and emissions in the fashion industry[5].
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Cemvision (Sweden)

Produces cement using recycled industrial waste and electrified kilns, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared to traditional methods, with adoption by major partners like Vattenfall[5].

•The annual Trellis list highlights 25 early-stage climate tech startups across energy, carbon, transport, industry, and nature sectors, with an application deadline recently closed and a showcase event planned for October 2025 in San Jose, California[1].

Clean Energy and Environmental Innovations

•European Commission’s Cascade Funding offers 16 opportunities in August 2025 for SMEs, startups, and researchers to advance innovations including clean energy and digital infrastructure, with grants up to €50,000[3].

•Numerous grants (up to €100,000) are available targeting climate tech, energy access, low-emission transport, agroforestry, aquaculture, and circular economy pilots, supporting biodiversity and food system innovations[2].

ESG Investing and Carbon Impact Metrics

•The climate tech investment landscape is maturing, with a shift toward non-dilutive funding such as debt financing, which supports scalable infrastructure-heavy solutions with clear revenue models, indicating growing commercial viability[4].

•Carbon impact metrics are increasingly integrated into startup evaluations, with companies like Cemvision demonstrating up to 95% CO₂ emission reductions in industrial processes[5].

Climate Policy

•Despite the Trump administration’s cuts to key U.S. climate tech programs, commercial partnerships between technology providers and buyers have increased, sustaining momentum in the sector. However, uncertainty remains about the long-term impact as legacy programs phase out[4].

•Policy-driven funding and innovation programs continue in Europe, supported by the European Commission’s funding instruments aimed at research and innovation in sustainability and climate tech[2][3].

In summary, while global climate tech funding shows some decline, the U.S. market remains robust with significant investment growth. European innovation persists with a focus on sustainable materials and circular economy solutions. Funding opportunities and policy support continue to drive advancements in clean energy, carbon reduction technologies, and ESG-aligned investments. Key startups demonstrate substantial carbon impact reductions, and upcoming events will spotlight emerging climate tech leaders[1][2][3][4][5].